acquitting Meaning & Definition
What Does Acquitting Mean?
As a verb, acquitting means present participle and gerund of acquit.
Quick Facts About Acquitting
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | absolve, clear and exculpate |
| Antonyms | condemn and convict |
Acquitting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of acquit
Verb
- To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
- To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.
- Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.
The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge.
- To bear or conduct oneself; to perform one's part.
The orator acquitted himself very poorly.
- To clear oneself.
- To release, to rescue, to set free.
- To pay for; to atone for.
Synonyms of Acquitting
Acquitting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acquitting
Acquitting in a Sentence
The jury acquitted the prisoner of the charge.
The orator acquitted himself very poorly.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Acquitting
Quick Answers About Acquitting
What part of speech is acquitting?
Acquitting is a verb.
What is another word for acquitting?
You can replace acquitting with words such as absolve, clear and exculpate. See the full list of acquitting synonyms and antonyms.